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SV58 XPB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,407 mi
Last recorded138,407 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XPB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 138,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 138,401 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill insecure at lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 126,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 126,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,539 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2021 116,539 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaitor clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2020 108,216 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 108,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,855 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Offside steering rack end has very slight play

front exhaust heat shield loose @ turbo

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped. (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH. (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 58,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,835 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 44,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust has corrosion to rear silencer clamp

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,009 miles

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear no plate slightly insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear no plate slightly insecure

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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SV58 XPB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV58 XPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV58 XPB registered?

SV58 XPB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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